Police Officer killed in alleged knife attack at Duncan Village, EC

Eastern Cape Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for the murder of a 48-year-old police officer.

The incident happened in Duncan Village in Ku Gompo City, where the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times.

Both the suspect and the victim resided in the same building.

Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana says the suspect will appear in court on a murder charge in due course.

“On the day of the incident, the deceased allegedly went to the suspect’s room to enquire about his well-being.

However, the interaction reportedly escalated into an argument, during which the suspect allegedly produced a knife and stabbed the police officer.

The victim succumbed to her injuries.

A 30-year-old male suspect was arrested in connection with the incident.

He is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital for knife wounds and remains under police guard.”